Ubuntu GNOME (formerly Ubuntu GNOME Remix) is an official flavor of Ubuntu, featuring the GNOME desktop environment. It is intended as a mostly pure GNOME desktop experience built from the Ubuntu repositories. As of mid-2017, the Ubuntu GNOME project no longer releases new versions. The main Ubuntu flavour defaults to using the GNOME desktop. Older Ubuntu GNOME releases are still maintained.

Ronald Ropp has announced a new release of the low energy wattOS distribution. The wattOS project uses Ubuntu as a base and ships a collection of software suitable for old and low-end hardware. The new version, wattOS R10, is based on Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS and ships with the LXDE desktop. The default music player has been changed to Lollypop and the Gufw application has been included for working with the system firewall. "The wattOS team is pleased to announce the release of the newest version of wattOS, Release 10 (also known as R10). Built on the latest version of Ubuntu 16.04.1 LTS for long-term support and stability. The Microwatt edition will not be released until a later date (look to the forums for details). wattOS R10 LXDE 32-bit and 64-bit are available now. What's new? A continued focus to try and provide a clean basic desktop with a few key applications that you can then add whatever tools you like for a modern clean desktop without the clutter." Additional details about wattOS R10 can be found in the project's release announcement. Download: wattOS-R10-64.iso (687MB, MD5, torrent, pkglist), wattOS-R10-32.iso (710MB, MD5, torrent). Also available from OSDisc.

Ronald Ropp has announced the release of a new version of wattOS Linux. The wattOS project develops a lightweight distribution, based on Ubuntu, which attempts to be energy efficient while providing users with a responsive desktop interface. The new version of wattOS, called Release 9, is available in two editions, LXDE and Microwatt. "The wattOS team is pleased to announce the release of the newest version of wattOS - Release 9 - (also known as R9). We have made the switch back to Ubuntu as the upstream distro and built the latest version from 14.04 LTS for long term support and stability. We have simplified things this time around with wattOS and are only releasing two types of desktops. Previously having the extra desktop versions created additional work. This time we are more focused and have released only two desktop versions. The LXDE version will look very familiar to most people who have used wattOS and LXDE, but the Microwatt version is much different in that it is based on i3 window manager. We have added some additional resources and information about this in the forum and the new wiki being built out." Details on wattOS R9 can be found on the project's front page and in the release notes. Download (pkglist): wattOS-R9-Microwatt64.iso (642MB, MD5, torrent), wattOS-R9-64.iso (727MB, MD5, torrent).

Ron Ropp has announced the release of wattOS R8, a set of minimalist Debian-based distributions with a choice of LXDE, MATE or Openbox desktop user interfaces: "The wattOS team is pleased to announce the release of the new version of wattOS - release 8 - (also known as R8). After 5 years of being an Ubuntu-based distro, we have made the change to Debian. Specifically Debian 'Wheezy' as the base, with some backports thrown in (for example a newer kernel), and in a couple of small places a little 'Jessie' where warranted. But for the most part, its Debian 'Wheezy' as a base to build from. The additional tweaks include the addition of the expected things to make it easy to use as a live CD or install CD. So a reasonably complete desktop for all editions that includes things like support for multiple wireless chipsets, Flash inclusion, printing support...." See the release announcement for more information. Download links: wattOS-R8-Microwatt.iso (650MB, MD5, torrent), wattOS-R8-LXDE64.iso (718MB, MD5, torrent), wattOS-R8-64bit-mate.iso (787MB, MD5, torrent).

Ron Ropp has announced the release of wattOS R7.5, a set of minimalist Ubuntu-based distributions with a choice of LXDE, MATE or pekwm desktop user interfaces: "I am pleased to announce the immediate release wattOS Release 7.5. wattOS R7.5 is a remastered build of Ubuntu 13.04 and is fully compatible with Ubuntu repositories. There are several new exciting things with release 7.5 as there are now three core flavors for you to try: 32-bit and 64-bit LXDE desktop editions; 32-bit Microwatt - lightweight and running customized pekwm; 32-bit and 64-bit MATE-desktop edition. The philosophy is to be minimal but functional and to let you choose what you want to install but to give you a good basic OS with a foundation to customize how you like. Things like printing, user management, multi-monitor support, power management and software management is all installed and ready to be used." Read the rest of the release announcement for more details. Download: wattOS-R75-Microwatt.iso (456MB, MD5, torrent), wattOS-R7.5-64.iso (700MB, MD5, torrent), wattOS-7.5-Mate64bit.iso (769MB, MD5, torrent).

Biff Baxter has announced the release of wattOS R6, a lightweight and energy-efficient, Ubuntu-based Linux distribution (with LXDE) designed for older computers: "wattOS R6 is based on Ubuntu 12.04.1 and the latest updates from the repositories. It is a simple and fast desktop that will likely bring your old computer back to; updated all packages to latest 12.04.1 version; updated to Linux kernel 3.2; changed to VLC for video player; added Xfburn for simple fast CD-ROM and image creation; updated all power management utilities; updated Jupiter and included the latest powertop and Xfce power manage; changed from Midori browser to Chromium with Flash support; added LXFinder - a simple search utility; added LXScreenshot utility...." Read the rest of the release announcement for more information. Download: wattOS-R6x86.iso (675MB, MD5), wattOS-R6-AMD64.iso (695MB, MD5).

Ron Ropp has announced the release of wattOS R5, a lightweight, Ubuntu-based distribution featuring a clean and simple user interface in a customised LXDE desktop: "wattOS R5 is based on Ubuntu 11.10 and the latest updates from the repositories. Changes of applications from R4 to R5: updated to Linux kernel 3.0; new music player - changed to Audacious with plugin for music stream searching; changed to SMPlayer for video player; removed native mail client; installed new graphics editing program Pinta; installed new power management utilities; changed from Chromium to the Midori web browser with Flash support included; added better webcam support with Cheese; lots of other small tweaks and improvements, including ACPI, powertop, psensor; changed from wicd to NetworkManager along with the notifications; added the software update manager; added the language support tools.... See the full release announcement for additional information. Download the live CD image from here: wattOSR5.iso (661MB, MD5).

Another lightweight Linux distribution designed to be as economical on resources as possible is the Ubuntu-based wattOS. Version R4 was released yesterday: "I am pleased to announce the release of wattOS R4. This version has a load of new changes: lightweight Linux running LXDE and updated clean simple interface and smooth new look; new included control panel user interface for simple configuration of the system in a familiar format; wattOS now also has a PPA on launchpad so this application can be updated automatically as well as new wattOS-specific packages will be published here; new music player changed to Audacious with plugin for music stream searching; changed to VLC for video player; changed to lightweight mail client Sylpheed by default; updated version of Fotoxx photo editor; KeePassX password manager; changed from Firefox to Chromium web browser, Flash support included." Here is the brief release announcement. Download: wattOSR4.iso (527MB, MD5).

Ron Ropp has announced the release of wattOS R3, a lightweight, Ubuntu-based distribution featuring the LXDE desktop: "wattOS R3 is released - loads of new improvements, programs, and new fun. wattOS is a lightweight Linux operating system remastered from the core Ubuntu build. It focuses on a small footprint, low power, and a simple quick interface. A brief list of updates: based upon Ubuntu 10.10; autologin works on live CD and as an option for install to hard drive; lightweight Linux running LXDE; new music player and music/video search tool (foobnix); new simple and fast photo editor (Fotoxx); updated file manager PCManFM with integrated support for network share browsing, trash, applications listed, many improvements...." Read the release announcement on the project's forums to learn more. Download: wattOSR3.iso (577MB, MD5).

Ronald Ropp has announced the release of wattOS R2, an Ubuntu-based distribution and live CD featuring the LXDE desktop, GNOME Office and some Mono-based applications: "wattOS R2 is finally done and released. It is based on Ubuntu 10.04. Changed the music player to Rhythmbox from Exaile; added the 'extras' package that offers support for MP3 support native as well as DVD playback - it does make the live CD larger, but makes the end user experience easier as the support for Flash, Java, fonts, and the things people like to do; added LXDM to add a lightweight login manager and replace SLIM; updated all packages to latest 10.04 supported versions; removed GIMP and added F-Spot; removed NetworkManager and replaced with wicd; updated Jockey GTK+ so it will be easy for folks to add proprietary drivers...." See the release announcement for further information and changelog. Download: wattOSR2.iso (626MB, MD5).

Ronald Ropp has released the third beta build of wattOS 1.0, an Ubuntu-based desktop Linux distribution aiming at running computers in a lightweight but fully-featured way using less energy. What's new? "All of the improvements that you see in Ubuntu 9.04 you see in wattOS beta 3. Many of the improvements are under the hood, but improve the end user experience. Also the continued integration and evolution of the wattOS power management tool. Changes over beta 2 - all of the changes that improve things like hardware support, inclusive of the ongoing improvement of Ubuntu: improved hardware support including wireless networking; ext4 file system support; updates of almost all core applications; full LXDE integration; replacement of wicd with Network Manager; wattOS power manager installed by default; better clean-up of old files; addition of gwibber client." Read the full release announcement. More information like screenshots and video show can be found on wattOS website. Download: wattOSb3.iso (527MB, MD5).

3CX Phone System is a specialist, Debian-based Linux distribution designed to run a complete unified communications platform. The 3CX client, included in the distribution, can also be installed separately on most hardware as well as the cloud. It provides a complete open standards-based IP PBX and phone system that works with popular SIP trunks and IP phones. It will automatically configure all supported peripherals and it also comes with clients for Windows, OS X, iOS and Android. The ISO image includes a free license for the 3CX PBX edition. The ISO image contains the standard Debian installer which installs a minimal system with the nginx web server, PostgreSQL database, iptables firewall and Secure Shell. Options not relevant to 3CX have been removed form the distribution. Download the installation ISO image from here: debian-9.2.1-amd64-netinst-3cx.iso (324MB).